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If you've been arrested in Ventura County, here is what matters: the decisions made in the first few days shape everything that follows, and the lawyer making them should know this county's courts cold. That is what I offer. I have practiced criminal defense exclusively in Ventura County for 30 years — more than 20,000 personal appearances in the Ventura County courts, nearly every working day since the 1990s. I grew up here, my office has been in Oxnard for over 20 years, and I know the local judges, prosecutors, and court staff as well as anyone practicing today.
My career began inside the most famous criminal trial in American history: as a law clerk to Judge Lance Ito, I spent nine months on the O.J. Simpson case, researching the admissibility of the DNA evidence at its center. Thirty years later, that is still how I defend cases — by attacking the evidence: the stop, the search, the breath machine, the lab work.
I charge a fair, flat fee, quoted up front before you hire me. And I promise every person who does:
Honesty about your case and what your chances really are
Total access to me, every day of the week — you will have my cell number
Calls answered by me, not staff
Exactly what you were promised, delivered
Full information at every stage of your case
In other words: you are not my "client," you are my "customer."
I handle all criminal matters in Ventura County — DUI, drug charges, theft, domestic violence, assault, serious felonies. On all misdemeanors, I appear in court for you, so you never miss work. And many Ventura County misdemeanors can be resolved through judicial diversion and dismissed with no conviction — it's one of the first things I evaluate in every case.
When you call I will answer the phone myself, and the consultation is free.
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29 years | 4,000 cases
29 years | 4,000 cases
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Acquired: 1996
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Showing 6 - 10 of 19 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Mohsen Fayad | June 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney
THE BEST THERE IS !!!!
Paul reduced my two felonies to misdemeanors and fought real hard to allow me to maintain my integrity. He was extremely professional and sincere and when I called him he would answer his phone and answer all my questions. He did everything in his power to stand up in the court and fight for my right...
Thank you Mohsen! I enjoyed meeting you and I’m really glad I could help you.
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Wow. Thank you! All of my cases got Expunged.
About 15 years ago I was a different person. I was convicted of 7 different charges relating to my drug use at the time. Three of these were felonies. I have had problems getting jobs since then with all of this on my record. I came across an article online written by Paul Tyler about expungements. ...
It was my pleasure to help you! Good luck with everything!
Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Could'nt have asked for a better lawyer
I don't wish a DUI on anyone but if you make a mistake like I did, then there is not better person to help you through the process than Paul Tyler. Getting a DUI is scary in so many ways and Paul kept me at ease. He handled everything and kept me informed. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to...
Posted by Roxanne | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
I HIGHLY recommend Paul Tyler. He responded very quickly to my initial call and put me at ease immediately. He was able to get a felony case that could have devastated our family dropped. He is responsive, caring and an utmost professional. In my eyes, he is an attorney of integrity that is there...
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Case Dismissed!
I was facing charges that could have potentially caused damage to both my professional and personal/community reputations. Paul was very thorough during the first conversation we had, and was then able to get the DA to completely DISMISS my case before the arraignment. No one ever thinks they will ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a very experienced Criminal Defense Attorney who will represent you to get the best possible outcome for your case!"
"Paul is widely respected as a top notch criminal defense attorney in the area. He is an aggressive advocate for his clients, and has very high ethical and professional standards. I strongly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Paul is not only encyclopedic in his knowledge of criminal law, he know every possible intricacy of the criminal court system. He knows everyone in the courtroom and somehow gets everything he wants!! They say a good lawyer knows the law, but a great lawyer knows the Judge... Paul knows both! I would not hesitate to recommend his services for the most important of matters."
"I have watched Paul work for more than a decade. I have worked against him as a prosecutor and with him as co-counsel on several cases as a defense attorney. Paul is very good at what he does."
"Paul has a well-deserved reputation as a strong defender of his clients' rights. He is a hardworking and dedicated attorney. I endorse him without hesitation."
"Paul works hard for his clients and explores every possible sentencing alternative when the case cannot be won in court. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is extremely competent, ethical and zealous in advocating for his client's bests interest. Since I do not generally handle criminal defense work, I would wholeheartedly refer any such clients to Paul and know that they will be in capable, excellent hands. Paul gets it done and gets it done well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a superb attorney. We have worked together on numerous ticket/criminal matters- all with positive results. He is well versed with the law and court system. It is a pleasure to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is an outstanding attorney and I consider him very capable with a history of delivering positive results with clients. Highly recommend."
"Paul is knowledgeable and resourceful, and well-acquainted with local practice and court staff. I know him to be a hard-worker for his clients, and will continue to recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is an experienced and well respected attorney. I have, and will continue to refer him clients without hesitation."
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Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
Most Outstanding Graduate, Pepperdine University
1996
Lead Articles Editor, Pepperdine Law Review
2004 - Present
Temporary Judge, Ventura County Superior Court, Judge Pro Tem
1998 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Paul Tyler
1996 - 1998
Associate Attorney, Wood & Associates
1994 - 1995
Law Clerk to Judge Lance Ito, Los Angeles Superior Court
1998 - Present
Ventura County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Ventura County Bar AssociationFormer Barristers President
1998 - 2004
American Bar Association
Case Dismissed
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
undergraduate
1999
1996
1995
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